Top 10 Ways to Survive Without Technology
Traveling, volunteering abroad, or simply being in our own home environments are vastly enriched experiences for both teens and adults when we disconnect from technology.
Dominican Republic
Read about Dominican Republic. Find out about teen travel programs and service trips with VISIONS Service Adventures
Spotlight: Cecilia Boyers, VISIONS Alum
Let’s hear from Cecilia Boyers! This multi-talented VISIONS alum is a veteran of five programs, holds two master’s degrees, and is an aerial silk acrobat, masterful banjo player, and new mom!
Spotlight: Ashlin Ivester, VISIONS ALUM
VISIONS Alum Ashlin Ivester reflects on her Dominican Republic experience, prepares for another VISIONS summer, and shares about her volunteer project back home.
Building Schools (and Futures) in the Dominican Republic
More than 3,500 Dominican kids attend school every year because of what VISIONS kids & our local partners have constructed. This summer, our teen volunteers will be at it again.
The Dominican Republic: A Love Story
Personal affections, a passion for purpose and mutual adorations are at the heart of the DR experience. The love stories are diverse and enduring.
-By Katherine Dayton, Director
Language Immersion & Community Service Abroad
Roll up your sleeves and join us for an immersion program in the Dominican Republic or Peru! During projects and excursions, while enjoying meals with community members, and in day-to-day life while you live as part of a local neighborhood…you can’t resist practicing your Spanish.
Building Community & Family in D.R. Summer Programs
Building Community & Family in D.R. Summer Programs VISIONS has been leading teen community service programs in the Dominican Republic since 1991(!). One of our primary project partners since this program’s inception is the Lions Club (Club de Leones)—three of...
Spotlight: Leyri Garcia, PROGRAM LEADER
Leyri Garcia hails from the Dominican Republic and joined the VISIONS family in 2010. Back then, he was a young community member looking to help out and practice his English. He grew with VISIONS into a leadership role and has been a terrific member of our summer staff since 2015. Check out some of his amazing photography!
Wes Hedden Returns to VISIONS as Dominican Republic Program Director
“We are seeing generational shifts as young people step into their potential as leaders… We have a lot to learn from young people. I look forward to learning from the participants in our DR programs in the summer of 2020, and I hope to help them recognize leadership qualities within themselves.”
Where We Live
While service work is at the root of each teen service program, it’s in equal measure with cultural immersion that transcends the experience of an average tourist. In all of our homes away from home, we live very much as local people do, and we are part of the fabric of daily life.
My Dream Job in the Dominican Republic
Stacey Neve was a seasoned traveler and overseas educator in search of a community that shared her passions for meaningful service and cultural immersion. Living abroad had positively impacted her life, but her desire to help others find this type of life-changing experience needed a path forward. Stacey found what she was looking for when she joined VISIONS as a leader in the Dominican Republic this past summer. Read Stacey’s story to find out how this adventure changed her life and motivated her to move to Montana to join the VISIONS office full time.
2019 Photo Contest Winners!
Winning photos from our 2019 VISIONS Photo Contest! Participants submitted photos from their summers around the globe and the VISIONS community voted for their favorite shots… See who won!